Chapter 953: Chapter 459: Heaven’s Killing Intent, Shifting Stars and Moving Constellations
The Taodu Mountain, silent for a millennium, suddenly burst forth with blinding light. The entire burial site of Ying Gou was like the awakening of a subterranean dragon, with visible murky waves swirling mountain ash and debris, sweeping away from the foothills of Taodu Mountain!
Kṣitigarbha himself turned back in astonishment, seemingly surprised by the commotion Xu Qing caused facing the corpse puppet of Kṣitigarbha.
When Taodu Mountain returned to tranquility, Kṣitigarbha finally let out a sigh of relief.
"In the Six Paths of Reincarnation, each has its place. The celestial maiden is a Celestial Person transformed, her virtues perfect and complete; only thus can she survive as a Drought Fiend."
"Even if the celestial maiden feels no gratitude, she should not cultivate new corpse demons."
When Kṣitigarbha spoke, he occupied the moral high ground of great benevolence and righteousness. Such words might have curbed the Female Drought Demon in the past, but today...
"Buddha never said that corpse demons are monsters and should not exist in the world. Buddha also never said that people should consort with corpse puppets and become those Three Corpses Servants."
As she spoke, the Female Drought Demon raised her hand and patted the bronze coffin, which circled around her mournfully before finally obeying orders, transforming into a streak of azure light to retreat to Taodu Mountain.
"..."
Seeing Kṣitigarbha wanting to intervene, the Female Drought Demon immediately threw out the Divine Sword, blocking before him.
"Kṣitigarbha, you once said, ’If you do not descend into hell, who will?’ Today this world will lose one Drought Fiend and also one walking corpse puppet; do you dare fulfill your ancient vow?"
Before the Female Drought Demon’s voice faded, the thousand-mile radius of desolate land on the Ancient Yin River Dao instantly transformed into a furnace. The ominous Mars star from beyond the heavens continually shifted its trajectory, finally merging into the constellation Taurus.
When the blood-red crescent moon first hung high in the sky, all gods of the three realms were struck with turmoil.
Kṣitigarbha’s smile abruptly ceased, as he gazed incredulously at the ominous killing star hanging above. Xu Qing was merely a minor successor, yet to certify as the full-fledged Kui Ba corpse monster.
Why would the celestial maiden act so ruthlessly?
The Female Drought Demon’s robe billowed as she stood floating, silently lowering her gaze.
Below, Kṣitigarbha wore a somber expression, for the first time feeling what the General once felt facing the celestial maiden.
The celestial maiden before him was a complete madwoman!
The Heavenly Realm, Heaven’s Gate.
Vast Vision Heavenly King looked at the cosmic disaster star’s shifts above, feeling shock and fear.
"Old brother, with your insight and breadth of experience, do you know the last time Mars emerged?"
Upon hearing the familiar inquiry, Vast Vision Heavenly King turned to see Victorious Fighting Buddha and Great Sea Divine, and he bowed and replied:
"The last emergence of Mars was during Emperor Xuanyuan’s conquest of Zhuolu, when the celestial maiden sacrificed her divine status to slay the General."
Victorious Fighting Buddha’s mind stirred, instantly recalling Xu Qing, who followed the celestial maiden to Scarlet River.
"My brother might be in trouble; I must make a trip down to the earthly realm..."
Without thinking, Great Sea Divine said: "I’ll go with you!"
Beside them, Vast Vision Heavenly King coughed and said: "Third Lord, the Celestial Emperor ordered no descending to the earthly realm..."
Victorious Fighting Buddha grinned, patted Great Sea Divine on the shoulder, and said: "The Celestial Emperor can’t control me, I’ll go first!"
Seeing the monkey disappear in a flip, Great Sea Divine anxiously fumed.
With the Tri-eyed gone and the monkey gone to mess around, why was he left alone to guard this lousy place?
Seeing Vast Vision Heavenly King with his intimidating expression, Great Sea Divine’s mind spun, and he casually approached, saying:
"Old brother Vast Vision, in today’s world, aren’t you worried about your two brothers?"
Seeing Vast Vision Heavenly King’s face change, Great Sea Divine knew there was an opportunity.
"Back then, Increase and Protect Nation Heavenly Kings often gambled with dice and had fun with that monkey at Heaven’s Gate, they somewhat had friendships. Now, because of guarding the heavenly roads, the two Heavenly Kings are in the mundane world, requiring guidance to return to their positions. It’s a pity I’m not in the earthly realm, otherwise, I would surely help with words, to find the two Heavenly Kings’ whereabouts with that monkey and assist them in returning to the heavenly realm..."
Seeing Vast Vision Heavenly King furrow his brow, Great Sea Divine added: "Mars is out of control, a killing calamity descends, the three realms might face another catastrophe, at this juncture, whether the Immortal Gods of the Void or even true Immortal Gods descending, nothing can guarantee escaping calamity."
"Although I’m not afraid of the killing calamity, I can’t descend to the earthly realm, it’s truly unfortunate."
Great Sea Divine sighed deeply, his words were not untrue. The passage through the Heavens is damaged, he can’t go back via the old route to the earthly realm, the only way is through Heaven’s Gate here.
But now Heaven’s Gate is strictly guarded, descending to the earthly realm isn’t easy either.
"Forget it, why speak of this to the Heavenly King, can the Heavenly King engage in favoritism?"
"..."
Seeing Great Sea Divine about to leave, Vast Vision Heavenly King hurriedly grabbed him.
"Third Lord!"
Vast Vision Heavenly King’s face changed drastically, thinking of the constant escalating calamity, he finally gritted his teeth and said: "Third Lord just promised, you must carry it out!"
"Easy, easy!"
Great Sea Divine was immediately delighted: "Heavenly King can rest assured, this time I descend to the earthly realm, I’ll make sure to keep an eye on the two Heavenly Kings’ whereabouts, so my brother won’t worry all day."
Having said this much, what more could Vast Vision Heavenly King say?
Just opening a back door, as long as Great Sea Divine brings the brothers’ timely news back, then it’s all settled!
"Third Lord, do not delay too long."
Great Sea Divine waved: "A day in heaven is a year on earth, I’ll be gone for a few days at most, for the Heavenly King, it’s only the time of a tea session, nothing to worry about!"
Vast Vision Heavenly King breathed a sigh of relief.
Indeed, just the time for a nap or a cup of tea, what could happen during this brief time?
...
Shu Region, Taodu Mountain territory.
In the ruins, the near-shattered corpse puppet of Kṣitigarbha ignited once more with black karmic fire, the yin and resentment lingering among the tombstones not only nourished Xu Qing but also provided a continual source of magical power for the Kṣitigarbha corpse puppet.
